This story might make one think: Is there such a thing as too young for plastic surgery planning? And, is this woman passing on the problem of cosmetic surgery addiction to her daughter? It seems to be one thing for a girl to be fascinated with the beauty of her mother and to want to be like mom when she grows up. Yet, this news article appears to share the story of a possible obsessive relationship between mother, daughter, and plastic surgery.

Please note: Plastic surgery is intended for mature, physically and psychologically healthy individuals who have made a personal decision to enhance a part of their body based on their own personal, individual reasons. Plastic surgery does not guarantee perfect results and may or may not affect how a person feels about him or herself. A cosmetic enhancement can truly provide amazing results for someone choosing it for the right reasons. It’s too difficult to know exactly why and how Poppy desires plastic surgery to such a degree, she was quoted in the CBS News article as saying (her response to receiving lavish gifts):  “I wanted a new computer, a holiday and a voucher for surgery. When I got it all, it was a dream come true. All my friends were jealous. I can’t wait to be like Mummy with big boobs. They’re pretty.” The controversy of this article is said to be catching the attention of psychological experts, who fear that Poppy may face difficulties in her adult life as a result of her upbringing.

Dr. Wilcox, a qualified Plano and Dallas liposuction expert, encourages prospective patients to have realistic goals and expectations regarding plastic surgery. Feel free to contact the practice of Dr. Wilcox to make an appointment for an initial consultation, during which you will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

Not long ago, however, having a “big butt” was not only embarrassing for a woman, just the thought of having a big butt was upsetting. These days, the trend among body-conscious women is not about the waif look. Rather, it’s all about showing off your best assets. And more and more of those who do not naturally have a defined, voluptuous derriere, similar to the likes of the popular Kardashian sisters or singer Beyoncé (stars that many women these days wish to emulate in shape and style), can turn to cosmetic surgery for help.

At the practice of Dr. Wilcox, a Plano and Dallas Brazilian butt lift specialist, butt enhancement via the fat transfer method continues to be a top requested procedure. Noticing the general increase in patients’ interest in butt enhancement, he has helped many women gain their desired contour via the fat grafting buttocks augmentation technique for natural-looking curves.

At Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Center of Texas, Dr. Wilcox can skillfully reshape an individual’s buttocks into a more aesthetically pleasing, fuller appearance. Those who qualify as ideal candidates for this method must have a substantial amount of fat in another part of the body, such as the abdomen, flanks, hips, back, thighs, or arms. Dr. Wilcox will gently extract excess fat from one, or more, of these areas using liposuction, before it is purified and prepared for reinsertion into the buttocks. Through two tiny incisions in predetermined areas, the fat will be injected and distributed in an internal web pattern.

Dr. Wilcox will help decide if butt enlargement surgery will provide you with your desired results. If you are committed to a focused fitness regimen, but not reaching your goals with this natural method alone, now may be a great time to contact Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Center of Texas and schedule an initial consultation with Dr. Wilcox.

Individuals seeking surgical and/or non-surgical enhancements may anticipate a comfortable experience at Dr. Wilcox’s practice, Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Center of Texas.  He and his welcoming office and medical personnel have the knowledge and patience it takes to meet the needs of both men and women desiring a new look. Everyone – from the minute they walk in the door to their postoperative visit – will be treated the utmost respect and consideration.

In addition to Dr. Wilcox’s board certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), he is a member of several professional organizations, such as the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Our Plano plastic surgery specialist looks forward to meeting with you and determining which aesthetic procedure(s) will best meet your objectives.

And although there was concern revolved around theU.S.silicone implants that were first introduced in 1962, this type of implant has evolved in the last 40 years. In 1982, there was an initial fear that this substance was linked to cancer and autoimmune diseases, which led to their removal from the marketplace, in 1992. During that time, the only cases where silicone implants were used for augmentation, were of women undergoing reconstructive surgery after breast cancer treatment. Due to the natural look and feel of silicone, this type of implant is typically more conducive for reconstruction as compared to saline (women who received silicone implants for reconstructive surgery were studied for any possible negative outcomes).

Then in 1999, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) reported that there was no proven evidence that silicone caused cancer and autoimmune diseases. It was said that the only legit problems found to be directly associated with silicone implants were “local in nature,” such as the capsule hardening around the implants (“capsular contracture”).  Thereafter, the consistency of silicone was developed as a more cohesive substance, the two types of silicone gel-filled implants available in theUnited States – the Allergan® Natrelle and the Mentor® MemoryGel – were FDA approved in November 2006.

No matter the type of implant used for breast augmentation – saline or silicone gel – there are potential complications. However, when in the hands of a qualified plastic surgeon, such as Plano and Dallas breast augmentation specialist Dr. Wilcox, your risk of developing problems is rare. Offering both silicone gel and saline implants at his plastic surgery practice, Dr. Wilcox is available for initial consultations. Please feel free to call (972) 620-1700 to schedule an appointment.

A wedding is held to celebrate the love between two people; however, these days, the occasion has also become a “coming out” moment for the bride. Traditionally, the focus of the ceremony seems to revolve around the bride’s appearance, which is known to make these women nervous and anxious about their grand entrance. Although close family and friends are usually the least likely people to be judgmental of a bride’s look on this special day, she still wants to look perfect for her wedding and “wow” the crowd. Plastic surgery can help to enhance a woman’s face, body, and/or breasts in order for her to not only look good, but feel good about herself. The right cosmetic procedure(s) can greatly improve a person’s self-confidence.

The media seems to refer to the growing trend of brides-to-be undergoing plastic surgery as “bridalplasty” — a term that came after the 2010 reality television show, “Bridalplasty,” showed the public that many women consider a wedding as one of the, if not the, most important day to prepare for. Due to proper healing and what the recovery period entails, those considering plastic surgery will need to consider the time it takes for the final look to become apparent and schedule their surgery ahead of time, accordingly. Unless a bride-to-be is interested in a non-surgical procedure, such as Botox® or Restylane® injections, plastic surgery is not an overnight transformation!

At the practice of Dr. Wilcox, a Plano rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, and liposuction specialist, women can learn about their aesthetic options in time for their wedding. Please call (972) 620-1700 to schedule an initial consultation.

As for one 28-year old woman from Dallas, Texas, her experience is being called a “plastic surgery nightmare.” As reported by Fox News Latino, she turned to Dr. Hector Oscar Molina of Irving for an arm lift and breast augmentation. According to the woman’s mother, her obese daughter just wanted to feel “pretty.” Unfortunately, after her 17 hour-operation, she ended up with open wounds and difficulty breathing. It was also reported that she woke up in pain during the implant procedure – her sister heard her screaming and ran in there only to see Dr. Molina continue operating while she was being shot up with drugs.

As reported by the Fox website, it is not the first time a patient has called 911 after undergoing plastic surgery at Molina Medical. This patient appears to be a victim to poor practice; Dr. Molina was not board certified, has only partial privileges at hospitals, and his facility is not accredited. It is not said whether the patient thoroughly researched the background of Dr. Molina, and if she visited any other doctors for consultations. Another factor that is extremely important, which was not addressed in this article: the 28-year old woman weighs 300 pounds. Her goal was about appearing more attractive, but what about becoming healthier?

Well-trained surgeons typically turn down obese patients when it comes to cosmetic surgery, because there is a health problem here that should not be ignored. Whether through diet, exercise, or even weight loss surgery, the matter of her size should be a matter to consider first. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), a surgeon should “evaluate your general health status and any pre-existing health conditions or risk factors.” One may wonder, then, did Dr. Molina do this?

To learn about the various requirements for plastic surgery, please contact the office of Dr. Wilcox. He specializes in several body contouring procedures, including tummy tuck surgery, liposuction, and breast augmentation, at his Plano practice. Dr. Wilcox is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), as well as a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).

A recent usatoday.com article reported a shocking story about a woman who wanted to get a curvier body at a “cheap price.” Unfortunately, this woman fell into the trap of a fake doctor who filled her buttocks with substances that should never be injected into the human body: cement, mineral oil, and flat-tire sealant. The woman paid $700 for a series of injections, only to end up with “severe abdominal pain and infected sores on her buttocks accompanied by flu-like symptoms.” She is said to now be left with heavy medical bills, after being rushed to two different South Florida hospitals to treat these problems.

While there are many factors involved in this case that cause us to shake our head in disbelief, there is one thing we know for sure: Had the woman done her background research on the doctor and learned that the patient’s own fat is the only acceptable substance that should be injected into the buttocks, her outcome would be very different. That which does not involve a fraud posing as a medical professional

Dr. Wilcox performs butt enhancement surgery at his practice via the fat grafting method.  If you are interested in undergoing butt augmentation, Dallas and Plano’s Dr. Wilcox can meet with you for a consultation. You can schedule your appointment by calling (972) 620-1700.

Currently, the top 5 most-requested surgical procedures at the practice of Dr. Wilcox include:

“Mommy Makeover” – Entails multiple cosmetic body contouring surgeries to help a woman’s body return to her pre-pregnancy contour

Tummy Tuck – Reshapes the midsection with the removal of excess skin and fat from the middle and/or lower abdomen and tightens the abdominal muscles

Breast Augmentation – Enhances the size and shape of the breasts with the placement of saline or silicone gel implants

Liposuction – Removes pockets of excess fat through a special suctioning technique while sculpting the body into an overall smoother and slimmer contour

Male Breast Reduction – Improves the appearance of gynecomastia (“female-like breasts”) by creating a more masculine chest shape through skin excision and/or liposuction

In addition to offering these procedures, such as breast augmentation and liposuction, Plano plastic surgeon Dr. Wilcox also provides several non-surgical facial rejuvenation options that are designed to create a more youthful appearance. Depending on your cosmetic goals and Dr. Wilcox’s recommendations, becoming the best you in the new year may involve multiple procedures.

To learn how we can help meet your cosmetic goals, please call (972) 620-1700 and schedule an initial consultation.

If you strongly desire a tummy tuck, but the cost of this plastic surgery procedure is of major concern, you can look into financing or other payment options. At the practice of Dr. Wilcox, a qualified Plano tummy tuck specialist, you can gather all of the details about abdominoplasty. A staff member would be happy to provide the necessary information to help you make the best, most comfortable decision.

In an earlier blog post titled “How to Pay for Plastic Surgery,” we share with you some of the options you have at Dr. Wilcox’s practice: “You may qualify for convenient and secure financing with CareCredit®, a credit card company that is specific to specialty medical procedures, such as plastic surgery. Some of the other options you may want to look into are using your general credit cards, applying for a bank loan, and learning about doctor payment plans.”

Feel free to call (972) 620-1700 with any additional questions regarding tummy tuck surgery and the costs involved with this procedure.

It was in 1974 when two Italian gynecologists, Dr. Giorgio Fischer and his son, Dr. Giorgio Fischer, Jr., better crafted the liposuction procedure into an effective fat removal process. They invented a way to internally cut away fat tissue that sits within the body using an electric-powered, rotating scalpel, which was contained in a thin metal tube called a “cannula,” and inserted through small incisions. This early form of liposuction did destroy fat cells, which were suctioned through a rubber tubing by a vacuum machine; but because the doctors’ technology was not nearly as fine-tuned as it is today, the surgical outcomes back then can hardly be compared to modern results.

Soon thereafter, throughout the 1970s and ‘80s, surgeons began to create their own techniques and make the necessary adjustments to the procedure in order to help prevent such problems as blood loss, permanent numbness in the treated areas, asymmetry, and unpredictable results – complications that were associated with the early attempts of liposuction.

Today, there are several methods of liposuction to choose from, depending on your particular cosmetic goals, where and how many problem areas you have, and the surgeon’s recommendation. During your consultation with Dr. Wilcox at his Plano plastic surgery practice, you can learn which liposuction techniques he specializes in, and which one will provide you with optimal results. Please note that this procedure is not a weight loss method; rather it is designed to help further sculpt a body that is already physically in shape but has stubborn pockets of excess pockets of fat in certain areas.

Please contact the office of Dr. Wilcox regarding your interest in liposuction, by calling (972) 620-1700.